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Banking & Insurance Asked on December 16, 2025

What is the detailed selection process, including the weightage for the Mains Examination and Interview, for the IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) post?

Exam Pattern and Selection Stages (IBPS PO)

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The selection process for the IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) comprises three distinct phases: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview.

  • Stage I: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying): An online objective test. Marks are not counted for the final merit list. This stage is strictly for screening candidates for the Main Examination.
  • Stage II: Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive): A combined objective and descriptive online test, carrying a total of 225 marks.
  • Stage III: Interview: A face-to-face interaction conducted by the participating organizations, carrying a maximum of 100 marks.
  • Final Merit Weightage: The final merit score is calculated based on the combined marks of the Main Examination and the Interview, converted to a ratio of 80:20 (Main Exam: Interview). Candidates must qualify in both the Main Examination and the Interview separately.
  • Clarification: Provisional allotment to one of the participating Public Sector Banks (PSBs) is based on the final composite score and the candidate's preferences, subject to vacancy and reservation norms.
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